I’ve been writing in recent weeks on how much our lives have changed as a result of Mary Elizabeth’s stroke, and how challenging it can be at times to embrace a future that we weren’t expecting, without pining too much for the past. I went to a support group a few months ago, composed mainly…

In the past few months, I’ve gradually come to understand that an equal part of Mary Elizabeth’s recovery is not only how she’s changed since the stroke, but how I’ve changed and how we’ve all changed.  At the same time, I’ve noticed some reconstitution in our base of friends – with some becoming more involved…

When I was growing up, there was a Finast supermarket around the corner and a D’Agostino’s across the street.  Starting at about 9 years old – for a variety of reasons – I would do a lot of grocery shopping by myself.  That was in the late 60s and the cash registers were still old-fashioned…

Apologies for such a long gap between posts. Here’s what’s been up with Mary Elizabeth.  She recently started a program at CW Post’s Speech and Communication department which consists of a variety of group and one-on-one sessions – all geared towards increasing the fluidity of her speech and providing a much-needed opportunity for socialization and…

Well, it’s been exactly one year since we arrived back in New York from London. I remember that day like it was  yesterday – every detail from showing up at Royal London Hospital at 5:00am to pick up Mary Elizabeth on the way to Heathrow to our arrival at Columbia Presbyterian later that day –…

Sustainability is a hot topic these days in the world and it’s no different at our house. As  the world gets more and more concerned about global warming and the environment, it raises issues like resource management and being able to sustain ourselves while providing a legacy for future generations.  As a broader society, we’ve…

We had a follow-up visit with the Neurologist at Columbia Presbyterian yesterday and the news is good. The last time we saw him was in June so he was able to see tremendous progress.  When we were there last summer, Mary Elizabeth couldn’t tell him what the date or year was, how old our children…

It’s a New Year! We had a relaxed week between Christmas and New Year’s, fitting in some physical therapy appointments for Mary Elizabeth, some significant snow frolicking for the kids, and a lot of Wii usage for everybody.  However, there was a lot of sleeping late, watching movies and peaceful hanging out as well. We…

With apologies for letting almost 3 weeks elapse between posts, I can only offer as an excuse that we’ve been so busy – like many other families gearing up for Christmas.  But compared to where we were 12 months ago, I don’t mind that excuse – and hopefully neither do you! In addition to gearing…